Pumpkin Pudding Dump Cake
A soft, warmly spiced pumpkin dessert made with pumpkin puree, vanilla instant pudding, milk, and boxed spice cake mix. The batter comes together quickly in one bowl, while an optional cream cheese frosting drizzle adds a smooth, sweet finish.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box about 15 oz spice-flavored cake mix
- 1 cup chilled milk
- 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
For the Optional Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup prepared cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly coat a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Place the vanilla instant pudding mix and cold milk in a large mixing bowl. Whisk or stir until evenly combined and the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add the pumpkin puree, followed by the dry spice cake mix. Stir thoroughly until a smooth, uniform batter forms. Do not add the eggs, oil, water, or any other ingredients called for on the cake mix package.
- Transfer the prepared batter to the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer with a spatula.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Begin checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark; the cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes.
- Place 1/4 cup cream cheese frosting in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 10 to 15 seconds, then stir. If necessary, warm it for a few additional seconds until the frosting reaches a fluid, drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Spoon the warmed frosting over the cooled cake in an irregular decorative pattern.
- Allow the drizzle to settle slightly, then cut the pumpkin pudding dump cake into portions and serve.
Notes
Pure canned pumpkin puree should be used rather than pumpkin pie filling.
No additional ingredients listed on the spice cake mix package are needed.
Baking times can vary slightly by oven, so begin testing the center of the cake after 30 minutes.
The cream cheese frosting drizzle is optional.
Vanilla ice cream may be served alongside individual slices for an additional dessert topping.
No additional ingredients listed on the spice cake mix package are needed.
Baking times can vary slightly by oven, so begin testing the center of the cake after 30 minutes.
The cream cheese frosting drizzle is optional.
Vanilla ice cream may be served alongside individual slices for an additional dessert topping.